IGNITION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
2. Remove four capscrews and lock washers from
valve cover (see Figure 4.10-12).
NOTICE
Do not use the ignition coil as a handle to lift the valve
cover. The coil may be damaged.
3. Remove valve cover and rubber gasket.
4. Gently remove spark plug extension (see Figure
4.10-13).
Figure 4.10-13
5. Remove spark plug from cylinder head with spark
plug socket tool (P/N 475037) (see Figure 4.10-14).
Figure 4.10-14
6. Insert borescope through spark plug sleeve.
4.10-5
VALVE COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE: Install valve cover gasket in groove 2 – 3 in. (50
– 75 mm) at a time. Hold gasket in position with one hand
while squeezing gasket down and toward the first with
your other hand. This will ensure that there is no excess
gasket left as you complete the installation around the
valve cover.
1. Install valve cover gasket in groove (see Figure
4.10-15).
Figure 4.10-15
2. Seat gasket fully in position with a rubber mallet (see
Figure 4.10-15).
3. If removed, apply Loctite 620, 640 or 648 to side of
stud to be installed in valve cover, and install three
studs in valve cover.
4. Secure valve cover to cylinder head with four
capscrews and lock washers and tighten to
specifications. See Ignition System in Table
1.15-14 Critical Engine Torque Values on page 1.15-
20 for specific torque values.
5. Secure ignition coil and new O-ring on valve covers
with three lock washers and nuts and tighten to
specifications. See Ignition System in Table
1.15-14 Critical Engine Torque Values on page 1.15-
20 for specific torque values.
6. Connect ignition coil harness to ignition coil.
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